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Monday
Jun102013

Kick-start your business

Are you over 18 with a business idea? Looking to take your own future into your own hands?  Ready to receive guidance and support from a mentor? Turn your idea into reality by applying for a start-up loan. Loans are 6 per cent over 3 to 5 years and available now.

http://www.18-24.co.uk/

Monday
Jun102013

Enterprise Club

These free-of-charge meetings are designed for people who are considering starting a business, offering direct access to experienced advisors in a relaxed environment.

Join the next session on 20 June 2013 from 9.30-11am at Wenta D7, 110 Butterfield, Great Marlings, Luton, Beds LU2 8DL.For more information email training@wenta. co.uk or call 01582 433700

www.wenta.co.uk

Monday
Jun102013

Spotlight on business support with SEMLEP

The South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnership (SEMLEP) has organised the first of the quarterly Business Engagement Group events, Spotlight on Business Support with SEMLEP.   The free event offers businesses the opportunity to network with fellow business people from around the SEMLEP area. The event is on Thursday, 13 June, from 4.00 pm to 6.30pm. For more information and to book, please see: http://www.eventbrite.com

                                            

Monday
Jun102013

Free skills training events for SME manufacturers

MAS is holding several training events which are free to small to medium sized enterprises (SME) manufacturers. Courses include Lean Best Practice Overview and Understanding and Empowering your People. For more information see http://www.mymas.org/events/east

Monday
Jun102013

Technology Innovation Fund

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK’s National Measurement Institute, directly owned by Department for Business Innovation & Skills and undertaking world leading science and technology research. NPL’s Technology Innovation Fund provides reduced price support to innovative UK based small to medium sized enterprises, new to NPL, who need support overcoming a given technical challenge. For more information please contact Pritesh Mistry on pritesh.mistry@npl.co.uk or click here

Monday
Jun102013

Growth Accelerator

GrowthAccelerator is the new premier service helping ambitious businesses achieve rapid and sustainable growth.

For more information visit  www.growthaccelerator.com

Monday
Jun102013

Low carbon KEEP programme

The low-carbon KEEP programme is a unique funding opportunity for small to medium-sized companies (SMEs) in the East of England. The funding aims to support collaboration between SMEs and research providers for lowcarbon projects.

Click here for more information

Monday
Jun102013

Royal Bank of Scotland Inspiring

Organisations supporting women setting up their own business can apply through the Royal Bank of Scotland Inspiring Enterprise Programme for grants of up to £50,000. This can include:

• delivering enterprise education

• innovative networking events

• developing entrepreneurial knowledge and skills.

The total fund available each year is £500,000

www.inspiringenterprise.rbs.com

 

Monday
Jun102013

Grants available for small to medium-sized companies (SMEs)

Under the new Grants4Growth scheme, SMEs in the East of England can apply for grants towards capital investment in equipment or processes that reduce fuel or energy costs. For more information please email James Stancombe at james@grants4growth.org.uk  or call 01234 436100. 

www.grants4growth.org.uk

Monday
Jun102013

Employer apprenticeship ambassador

The Council and the National Apprenticeship Service are searching for an ambassador to champion apprenticeships to employers of all sizes with the aim of increasing take-up to help promote diversity and equal opportunities. For more information please call       07840 164727 or email: Admin@AMCSuk.com